Samui Airport

Car Rental Samui

Visitors to the serene coastal island of Ko Samui can find the most affordable car rental options by looking to National Car Rental at Samui Airport.

Ko Samui

Ko Samui has some of the truly remarkable sites of historic, cultural and religious significance as well as sight of breath-taking natural beauty.

Location and Geography

Ko Samui is an island off the Gulf of Thailand and is part of Surat Thani Province. Ko Samui is the second largest island in Thailand after Phuket with an area of 229 square kilometers. The island measures some 25 km at its widest point. The physical geography is mostly mountainous but is dotted with highlands and plains. The central part of Ko Samui is the mostly unspoiled, natural tropical jungle, including the largest mountain named Khao Pom, peaking at 635 meters. The various lowland and coastal areas are connected by Route 4169, which is a 51 km road, running primarily along the coastline and encircling the bulk of the island. There are numerous smaller island around Ko Samui, to the north are the populated resort islands of Ko Phangan, Ko Tao, and Ko Nang Yuan. In the far west there are 44 other islands which together compose the Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park which is accessible by a day-trip boat tour from Ko Samui.

Natural Wonders

Ko Samui’s natural attractions include white sandy beaches, crystal clear water, and waterfalls, as well as several small uninhabited islands. Nature lovers can visit Ang Thong Marine National Park on a day trip to enjoy the splendid tropical islands.

What to do in Ko Samui

Most activities to be enjoyed in Ko Samui take place outdoors. Visitors particularly travel from around the world enjoy a great deal of splendid natural and man-made attractions from the famous grandma and grandpa rocks (Hin Ta & Hin Yai) to attractive waterfalls and beaches. There is much to explore and enjoy in this paradise. Some favorites include:

Angthong National Marine Park

Big Buddha

Hin Ta Hin Yai

Namuang Waterfall

Mummy Monk at Wat Khunaram

Samui Aquarium with Tiger Show

Ladyboy Cabaret Shows

Secret Buddha Garden

Snake Farm

Wat Plai Laem

Airport

Samui International Airport (USM) is located 2 km north of the town centre, Chaweng. Thai Airways and Bangkok Airway Air operate daily direct flights from Bangkok, SilkAir flies direct to and from Singapore. Samui Airport has a unique, open-air design, the passenger terminal consists of arrival and departure lounges, VIP rooms, shops, restaurants, and information office. Numerous transport options are available from the airport to anywhere in the province. It should be noted, however, that unauthorized taxis and public transportation are not allowed within the airport grounds. This limits arriving passengers to renting cars, pre-arranging a pickup, or using an authorized airport transport service.

Airport Location

National Thailand Samui Car Rental operates within the Samui airport facility on the first floor of the arrival hall. Our agency offers competitive rates and a variety of vehicles to choose from. Guests to Samui can reserve their car ahead of time or visit our counter upon arrival. Take advantage of our stellar customer service and high quality vehicles. National Car Rental Thailand also offers special promotions throughout the year.

Vehicle Collection/Return Instructions

To collect your vehicle, please proceed to the National counter located just to the right of the arrivals hall of the arrival terminal. Here our friendly staff will complete your rental agreement and vehicle pick up process.

To return your vehicle, please contact our counter before arriving and drop of the vehicle in the temporary parking area in front of departure hall. Our friendly staff will be waiting to complete the check in process.

After-Hours Return:

Drop box is available at National Car Rental counters.

Learn more about our car rental options or book your vehicle from National Car Rental Samui Airport today.